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DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and the global crypto exchange Bybit have launched their second joint hackathon with US$100,000 on offer for the most innovative Web3 businesses. This latest hackathon follows the success of their first edition in November 2023, which focused on innovations across Web3, including artificial intelligence (AI), gaming, and information security. Applications for the second edition ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is committed to ensuring that schools and educational institutions deliver the highest quality of education, aligning with the leadership’s vision for Dubai to become a global leader in education and learning, according to Aisha Miran, Director-General of KHDA. In conversation with editors-in-chief of UAE media outlets, Aisha Miran emphasised the Authority’s dedication ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today received Chen Miner, Member of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party and Communist Party Secretary of Tianjin, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. At the beginning of the meeting, Chen conveyed the greetings of Xi Jinping, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited the 21st Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), organised by the Emirates Falconers’ Club. The event is taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 8th September 2024, under the theme “Embracing the ...

BRUSSELS/WAM Belgium has nominated Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib as the Belgian Commissioner in the upcoming European Commission. This decision was conveyed in a letter from Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. The European Commission comprises the current President, who is from Germany, and 26 Commissioners representing the other member ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, welcomed this year’s cohort of 67 outstanding students and graduates from the Scholarship Office, managed by the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research on behalf of the Ras Al Khaimah Government. During the reception at Al Diyafa ...

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DUBAI/GULF TIME With the Middle East’s digital economy rapidly expanding, Exotel, a leading AI transformation partner for customer engagement in emerging markets, has strengthened its presence in the region, marking a significant new growth phase in the Middle East with the launch of the all-new Ameyo by Exotel. This platform integrates AI-powered customer engagement with Saudi Arabia’s first local CX ...

AL AIN/GULF TIME After the successful opening of City Centre Mirdif, OC Home, a youthful, homegrown brand known for its blend of affordable and modern home décor, announces the grand opening of its first branch in Al Ain, opposite Jimi Mall. The new store spans 2,765 square meters spread across three thoughtfully designed floors, offering a wide range of products ...

ABU DHABIWAM Borouge Plc, a leading petrochemicals company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefins solutions, confirmed shareholder approval by its General Assembly Meeting (GAM) on 30th August of its half-year 2024 interim cash dividend of $650 million, or 7.94 fils per share, representing an annualised dividend yield of 6.3%. At the meeting, the company also reaffirmed its intention to pay ...